This page contains information about my academic and professional background.

Summary

  • Technical background in data analysis and visualization using GIS and programming (Python, R, SQL, etc.)
  • Passionate about utilizing data science to investigate environmental and public health issues.
  • Quick learner, creative, detail-oriented, and flexible. Strong technical writing skills.

Work Experience

Student Research Worker | Columbia University | New York, NY | Sep. 2024 - Present

  • Assisting in the evaluation of research data through data analysis techniques in R.

Graduate Intern | King County | Seattle, WA | May 2024 - Sep. 2024

  • Extracting stormwater facility data from Technical Information Reports to improve public-facing County apps.
  • Providing field support for ground-truthing stormwater infrastructure in King County spatial datasets.

GIS/Data Analyst | Herrera Environmental Consultants | Seattle, WA | Oct. 2022 - Jan. 2024

  • Created custom geospatial products for internal clients to use in external-facing reports, communications, etc.
  • Programmed in Python/R/SQL/Arcade to automate calculations, manipulate data, and create visualizations.
  • Routinely assisted field operations monitoring storm and surface water under changing weather conditions.

Environmental Technician | WA State Dept. of Ecology | Shoreline, WA | Nov. 2021 - Jun. 2022

  • Digitized water rights using GIS software to create robust databases & maps for regulatory compliance.
  • Interpreted legal documents, referenced external maps and data sources, and migrated spatial data.

Research Intern | Gates Ventures | Kirkland, WA | Jul. 2020 - Aug. 2020

  • Conducted research on trends in online media and communications to support a cross-functional PR team.
  • Analyzed data from various sources, including social media platforms and industry reports, to identify insights.

Education and Certifications

M.S. Environmental Health Data Science | Present - 2025

Columbia University | Mailman School of Public Health | New York, NY

B.A. with Honors in Geography: Data Science, Minor in Informatics | 2022

University of Washington | Seattle, WA

  • Mary Gates Scholar
  • Husky Seed Fund Grant Recipient
  • Departmental “Outstanding Senior” Award Recipient

AutoCAD Certification | 2019

Seattle Central College | Seattle, WA

Other Experience

Instructor | Anga Kala Kathak Academy | Redmond, WA

Aug. 2019 - Present

  • Instructing dance classes for students of various ages & skill levels, fostering a supportive learning space.
  • Organizing curriculum for exams and recitals, developing lesson plans tailored to individual and group needs.

Undergraduate Mentor | UW Geography Department | Seattle, WA

Jan. 2024 - Mar. 2024

  • Mentored undergraduate students in the course GEOG 491: Professional Development for Geographers.
  • Shared advice and anecdotes on career development through alumni panel and informational interview.

Volunteer Project Manager | Arts Without Borders | Seattle, WA & Cleveland, OH

Oct. 2020 - Apr. 2022 * Led cross-regional grant writing team, for timely submission and compliance with grant requirements. * Collaborated with stakeholders to develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress.

Student Leadersip Experience

Committee Chair | EverybodyHacks | University of Washington (UW)

Jun. 2021 - Jun. 2022

  • Secured a $2,400 Husky Seed Fund Grant to fund UW’s first totally interdisciplinary hackathon.
  • Recruited and directed 20+ undergraduate students to organize the hackathon and a four-part panel series.

Founder/Director | GeoDat Society for Geography & Data Science | UW

Feb. 2021 - Jun. 2022

  • Led interdisciplinary undergraduate research team, mentoring teammates in research methods.
  • Investigated social and environmental justice issues (e.g. environmental health disparity, water scarcity).

Co-Editor in Chief | Plenum Undergraduate Geography Research Journal | UW

Oct. 2020 - Jun. 2021

  • Collaborated with the editorial board to establish the journal’s vision, goals, and editorial policies.
  • Directed editorial meetings, delegated tasks, and ensured effective communication among team members.

Projects

Research Essay / Thesis

  • Systemic Limitations of Public Health Research and Environmental Justice in Seattle (Undergraduate Honors Thesis) (View Here)
  • Health Disparity, Socioeconomic Inequity, Environmental Pollution, and How Geography Ties Them All Together (View Here)
  • An Investigation into the “Institute of Free Speech”: On the Inequity of Microtargeting and Political Manipulation (View Here)

Atlas

  • Environmental Health Disparity in California’s San Joaquin Valley (View Here)

StoryMap

Technical Writing

  • Implementing a Basic SQL Database (View Here)